Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
752 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan
Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by searing chicken thighs—skin side down if available—in butter, then quickly simmering them in a sauce made from lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and sliced garlic. The glaze is cooked until it thickens and gently coats the chicken. After browning, chicken returns to the skillet topped with optional pistachios before finishing in a 375 Fahrenheit oven briefly to cook through.
The flavor combines the brightness and acidity of lime with the floral sweetness of honey balanced by savory soy sauce and mellow butter. The garlic provides a distinct aromatic base that enhances the glaze. Oven finishing ensures the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce settles. Pistachios offer a contrasting crunch and nutty flavor if included.
Serve garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro alongside a mild grain like couscous or steamed vegetables to balance the vibrant sauce.
The recipe suggests adjusting sauce seasoning if the lime’s bitterness is too strong by adding more butter or honey. Portion size is about two thighs per serving, with pistachios not included in calorie counts.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter divided into 2 tbsp and 1
- 2 tbsp lime juice divided into 2, around 1 lime
- 2-3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4-5 cloves garlic sliced or left whole
- 8 chicken thighs
- pistachio optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add half the juice the lime, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir and let the liquid come to boil (should be quick)
- Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. If you can using skin-on chicken, place the chicken in the cast iron skin side down first. Transfer chicken to a plate after the chicken has been browned.
- Add the rest of the butter and lime juice to the cast iron skillet (chili flakes can be added here if you desire). Stir until mixed together. Give the sauce a taste here to make sure it is not bitter from the lime, if it is, add more butter or honey.
- Transfer the chicken back to the pan and top off with a handful of pistachios (optional) before placing it into the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Add lime slices or wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish and serve with your side of choice. I served the chicken with couscous.
Notes
- Two chicken thighs provide a typical serving size for this recipe.
- Pistachios add texture but are optional and not included in calorie calculations.
- If lime juice tastes bitter, balance the sauce with extra butter or honey before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 752 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4servings | |
| Calories | 752kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 306mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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